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A screen capture shows the offending sandwich sold through some KK Mart stores. — Picture from Facebook/Dr Akmal Saleh
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Supplier confirms chicken ham in Shake and Bake sandwiches certified halal

Transport Minister Anthony Loke gives a press conference in Putrajaya on January 15, 2025. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 10 h ago

Now, Loke says no definite date for KLIA’s aerotrain to start service

A spokesman for the Save Taman Desa Coalition proposes that the vacant land next to the abandoned school be turned into a transportation hub. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Malaysia  / 18 h ago

Taman Desa’s infrastructure strain: Is the township ready for 70,000 residents?

This comforting bowl of Pan Mee sparked off a round of visits to Restoran Tai Kar Ho by my group of friends. — Picture by Lee Khang Yi
Eat-drink  / 16 h ago

Restoran Tai Kar Ho: A place to delve deep into neighbourhood of Taman United as you slurp comforting bowls of ‘pan mee’, ‘kai si hor fun’ and ‘wantan mee’

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) officiates the groundbreaking ceremony for the Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line in George Town January 11, 2025. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

With Singapore SEZ, clock ticking for Johor Baru to develop mass transit system

According to a source, the individuals — four men and one woman between the ages of 50 and 60 — were detained around 7pm yesterday, after appearing for questioning at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

MACC nabs five, including four company directors, over alleged misappropriation of RM104m investment funds

An illustration featuring US President-elect Donald Trump holding Bitcoin is displayed outside a cryptocurrency exchange in Hong Kong, China, December 5, 2024. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Retired engineer loses RM9.5m to crypto scam in Johor

Former 1MDB CEO Arul Kanda Kandasamy told the court that the money was used to purchase a luxury yacht and real estate, one of which was registered under Kassem Dean, the husband of singer Alicia Keys. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

Sued by 1MDB, ex-CEO Arul Kanda tells court no personal knowledge funds used to buy US$1.3m worth of jewellery for Rosmah

In a statement, EPF said the recent decision to make a voluntary general offer for MAHB’s shares at RM11 per share as part of a consortium reflects a separate, long-term strategic plan aimed at achieving sustainable growth and returns. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Money  / 12 h ago

EPF’s investment in MAHB to support dividend payouts

Anwar said embracing blockchain and cryptocurrency will help Malaysia stay competitive in the global financial landscape. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 14 h ago

PM Anwar says going digital is way forward for Malaysia

In a note, CIMB Securities said this is due to the off-takers for YTL Power’s AI data centres (DCs) being US hyper-scalers, including Nvidia, which are not subject to the limits. — Shutterstock pic
Money  / 13 h ago

YTL Power expected to attain NVEU status amid new US global AI chip policy, says CIMB Securities

After being shown the transcripts of two audio recordings of alleged phone conversations between Datuk Seri Najib Razak and the then crown prince Sheikh Mohamed Zayed Al-Nahyan in 2016, Najib agreed that he did make a ‘personal request’ in the second phone conversation regarding Riza Aziz. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Najib admits asking UAE crown prince to help clear moviemaker stepson Riza Aziz of 1MDB money claims

A motorcade believed to be carrying impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol following his arrest drives down a road, in Seoul January 15, 2025. — Reuters pic
World  / 15 h ago

South Korea’s Yoon becomes first sitting president to be arrested in country’s history after weeks-long standoff

LUAS said the pink discharge was detected around 6.40pm January 14, 2025 and tracing the final discharge point to a factory in the Beranang industrial area, which feeds into the Beranang and Semenyih rivers. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Not spilt ‘air bandung’: Selangor water authority issues yellow alert after Sg Kabul turns pink, confirms supply unaffected for now

Visitors watch the BYD Yangwang U9 electric vehicle (EV) by Chinese car manufacturer BYD on display at Singapore Motorshow in Singapore on January 9, 2025. — AFP pic
Money  / 16 h ago

In escalating tech war, US to ban Chinese tech from smart cars

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Choir members take part in a rehearsal during preparations for the Papal Mass at the National Stadium in Singapore on September 11, 2024, ahead of Pope Francis' visit to the city state. — AFP pic
Singapore / 11 Sep 2024

Pope Francis lands in Singapore for last leg of tour, where Catholicism is minority faith

Chen Wei, a 51-year-old China national — pleaded guilty to six counts of cheating and one count of being employed without a valid work pass. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 11 Sep 2024

Singapore sends 51-year-old Chinese fraudster to jail over multi-million dollar crypto Ponzi scheme

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Singapore / 11 Sep 2024

‘Full-on racial harmony’: Singaporeans enchanted by group of Chinese friends enjoying Tamil action flick ‘GOAT’ (VIDEO)

Pope Francis meets with young people in Centro de Convercoies in Dili, East Timor on September 11, 2024. — AFP pic
Singapore / 11 Sep 2024

Pope Francis heads to Singapore on final stop of gruelling 12-day Asia tour

An SIA spokesperson confirmed the technical fault and stated that all passengers and crew disembarked safely after the flight was cancelled. — AFP pic
Singapore / 11 Sep 2024

Singapore Airlines flight grounded at Hong Kong airport due to technical issue, passengers stranded on tarmac for four hours 

There are around 70,500 gig economy workers in Singapore, including cab drivers and freelance delivery riders. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Singapore / 11 Sep 2024

In landmark Bill, Singapore creates distinct legal category for gig economy workers to offer better protection

Cannabis has been legalised for medical use in some countries but is still illegal in Malaysia and Singapore. — AFP pic
Singapore / 10 Sep 2024

Singapore narcs nab Malaysian suspected drug dealer with cannabis, heroin, ‘ice’ around Chin Swee Road

A Singapore man had racked up a debt of A$43 million between July 26 and August 2, 2018 in The Star Gold Coast in Australia. — Photo from Facebook/The Star Gold Coast
Singapore / 10 Sep 2024

Singapore high-roller told to pay Australian casino RM113m after playing baccarat and leaving without paying

A food delivery rider admitted to to four counts of exploitative sexual penetration of a minor. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 10 Sep 2024

Singapore mum sent teenage daughter to religious teacher after she ran away from home — he sexually abused her instead

Singaporean engineer Raphael Lau will serve as a communion minister during the papal mass on Thursday when Pope Francis visits Singapore. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 09 Sep 2024

Once in a lifetime: Singapore choir, church volunteers rehearse ahead of Pope’s first visit since 1986 stop

Singapore tabled today a Bill that would outlaw 'deepfakes' of candidates during election. — AFP pic
Singapore / 09 Sep 2024

Singapore tables Bill to combat ‘deepfakes’ during elections, covers both AI and Photoshop manipulations

Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority announced that it will be implementing enhanced security checks on arriving travellers. — Reuters pic
Singapore / 09 Sep 2024

Going into Singapore this week? Get ready for tighter security from today as Pope Francis scheduled for visit this Wednesday

(From left) Muhammad Hadi Kamal, Mohamad Noorhisyam Rohani and Malik Saiful Nizam Rosli are three of the four founders of a support group for male preschool teachers such as themselves. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 08 Sep 2024

Male preschool teachers in Singapore band together as they face stigma, distrust and ‘paedophile’ labels

Emirates said the final date will depend on Singapore’s Competition and Consumer Commission assessment on capacity commitments. — Picture by Hari Anggara.
Singapore / 08 Sep 2024

Emirates ends long-term Singapore–Melbourne flight route amid rising competition; codeshare with Qantas remains

The tiger orchid gets its name from its vividly coloured flowers, which are marked like a tiger’s coat. — Picture from Facebook/Singapore Botanic Gardens
Singapore / 08 Sep 2024

World’s largest orchid species, the tiger orchid, flowers again at Singapore Botanic Gardens

The project aims to elevate Singapore’s connectivity, projecting links to over 200 cities by the mid-2030s, up from nearly 150 currently. — TODAY pic
Singapore / 07 Sep 2024

Singapore’s Changi Airport expansion: T5 construction to begin in 2025, targeting 200 city connections